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Food | 03.31.19

Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls

These Meal Prep Chicken Burrito Bowls (southwest edition) are pretty easy to make! They’re gluten-free and only take about 30 minutes to put together. They’re great for lunch on the go or for a quick and easy dinner for busy weeknights!

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Happy Meal Prep Monday, y’all! Well, in a perfect world, we would be making these Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls on Sunday because #MealPrepSunday is apparently a thing. But I’ve never been much of a rule follower, so here we are! let’s do this!

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Today, we’re going the meal prep chicken route. Don’t get me wrong, I love splurging, but I start to feel crazy after not working out or eating a single vegetable (or fruit for that matter) for several days in a row. Thankfully, these Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls are pretty easy to make!

A side shot of a chicken burrito bowl with veggies and dressingHere’s how to make these Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls:

  • Roast A Chicken

This is something that I literally do once a week. I use this roaster, place a whole organic chicken in there with about 1.5 inches of water, sprinkle some seasoning over it, and roast it at 425 degrees for about 2-3 hours (until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees and it looks fully cooked).

I love doing this because then I have leftover meat for the entire week! Hello Healthy Sriracha Shredded Chicken Tacos, Chicken Fajita Casserole, and One-Pot Basil Chicken Baked Ziti!

Another great option is to order high quality, organic chicken (delivered to your doorstep, might I add) through Butcher Box. Get $20 off HERE or read my honest Butcher Box review HERE!

  • Make The Rice

Umm….definitely optional! You can totally buy a packet of pre-made Mexican rice and just heat it up if you’re limited on time. In this case, I made a massive batch of rice (like triple this recipe) because I wanted to make several of these meal prep bowls (or Pyrex rectangles? Whatever, you know what I mean)!

The recipe for this Mexican rice is included below, but you can add whatever type of grain works best for you. Also, I claim no authenticity to a proper Mexican rice recipe here, folks! This is evidence of my lazy girl/quick cooking concoctions at it’s finest. 😉

  • Put The Meal Prep Chicken Burrito Bowls Together

Literally: lettuce, tomatoes, chicken, corn, beans, rice, and an optional but necessary drizzle of the Avocado Lime Dressing. Pack ’em up and take ’em with you when you’re ready! Super easy. One time a week. DONE.

The beauty of meal prep. It’s a way of life and I love it! Oh and by the way, these bowls don’t have to be meal prep bowls. They can totally be an easy weeknight dinner recipe, too!

If you find yourself making these Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls (as I will be!), tag #JarOfLemons to let me know. I love seeing what you guys are cooking up! 🙂

An overhead shot of a chicken burrito bowl with lime dressing over the top

Top Tips For Making Burrito Bowls

  • Make these burrito bowls low carb by replacing the rice with cauliflower rice
  • You can also use leftover cooked chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken to speed things up
  • You can pick and choose any vegetables and greens you like, they are super versatile and are perfect for using up leftovers in your fridge
  • If you are making these for lunch or dinner later on or the next day then add any dressings and sauces last. If you can, put them in a separate container and take it with you to keep the veggies fresh and crisp.

An overhead shot of chicken burrito bowls in glass containers

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Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls! Gluten free and great for taking on-the-go!
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Meal Prep Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowls

Meal Prep Chicken Burrito Bowls! Gluten free and great for taking on-the-go! These burrito bowls are super versatile and are packed full of goodness.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 415 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

Ingredients

  • 2 cups kale (or lettuce of choice)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • 3 cups shredded or cubed chicken (cooked (about 2 chicken breasts))
  • 3/4 cup corn, canned
  • 1 1/2 cup black beans, canned
  • 1 cup rice, cooked
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • drizzle Avocado Lime Dressing (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to directions. Mix in paprika, cumin, cayenne, and pepper when the rice has about 5 minutes left. Set aside.
  • Layer each bowl or container with kale, tomatoes, shredded chicken, corn, beans, and rice. Top with optional dressing and enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later!

Video

Notes

  • Make these burrito bowls low carb by replacing the rice with cauliflower rice
  • You can also use leftover cooked chicken or buy a rotisserie chicken to speed things up
  • You can pick and choose any vegetables and greens you like, they are super versatile and are perfect for using up leftovers in your fridge
  • If you are making these for lunch or dinner later on or the next day then add any dressings and sauces last. If you can, put them in a separate container and take it with you to keep the veggies fresh and crisp.

Nutrition

Calories: 415 kcal | Carbohydrates: 49 g | Protein: 37 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 79 mg | Sodium: 95 mg | Potassium: 798 mg | Fiber: 8 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 4111 IU | Vitamin C: 47 mg | Calcium: 84 mg | Iron: 4 mg
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100 Comments

  1. Mary Slanker says:

    April 15, 2021 at 9:30 am

    5 stars
    Looking tasty. This weekend I will try it definitely.

    Reply
  2. Alex says:

    December 30, 2020 at 10:45 pm

    Would you happen to have the macros for this meal?

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      January 4, 2021 at 12:44 pm

      Hi, Alex! I have just added them in. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  3. Ellyse says:

    May 20, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    5 stars
    SUPER easy and delicious!!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      June 7, 2019 at 11:04 am

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Ellyse!

      Reply
  4. Ashley says:

    August 28, 2018 at 3:41 pm

    5 stars
    So I’m looking to meal prep. But TOTALLY new to it. Can you freeze these?

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      September 27, 2018 at 3:54 pm

      Hi, Ashley! Yes, you can! Just leave the lettuce out of it until you’re ready to serve 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Megan says:

    August 18, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    5 stars
    My favorite lunch! I add bell pepper to this and use the Cafe Rio copycat recipe for the chicken. It’s a super easy crockpot recipe and just amazing for this meal! Making more tomorrow!!!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      August 27, 2018 at 4:23 pm

      So glad you’re enjoying this recipe, Megan! That sounds so yummy!

      Reply
  6. Sandy E Jimenez says:

    July 27, 2018 at 6:37 am

    When meal prepping howvlong do you heat up for before eating or do you eat it cold

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      August 10, 2018 at 3:38 pm

      These can be eaten cold, but if I want them warmed up, I heat them up for about 2 minutes in the microwave. I would start with 1 minute and add time as needed!

      Reply
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